Yard operative

Platform Resourcing are currently working in partnership with a business who work within the manufacturing sector supplying products to their global client base. Our client is looking to take on full time Yard Operative at their site in Newport. This is a temporary contract vacancy which will be followed by a permanent opportunity for the right candidate. The initial temporary period will last for 12 weeks. You will be offered an excellent salary, and a benefits package which includes holiday #39;s, auto-enrolment contribution pension scheme and lucrative overtime opportunities. Benefits: Hours: 6am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, 6am - 1pm Friday Salary: Basic wage of GBP11.50p/h rising to GBP12.50p/h after 3 months After 3 months the first two hours of Monday - Thursday (6am to 8am) is paid at the higher rate of GBP15.33 + Additional Overtime on Weekends. Saturday rate GBP15.33p/h Sunday rate GBP17.25p/h Regular breaks every 2 hours for 20 minutes. Snacks/drinks provided throughout the day. Duties and Responsibilities As part of dedicated special purpose yard team, you will be required to work outside. YOU MUST be willing to work in all weather conditions within the yard. Moving products around the yard safely. Barrier maintenance, use of various hand tools. Loading and unloading HGV vehicles Ensuring safe storage of onsite products. Accurately recording inventory Working with other team members to reach targets. Maintaining health and safety levels. Essential Requirements Previous working experience within a yard environment. Due to the workload it is also essential that you are physically fit and able to lift minimum 25kg. Excellent time management skills. Understanding of the businesses needs and demands. A self-starter with a positive, resilient and tenacious attitude. Good communication and team working skills. Willingness to work in all weather conditions. Access to own transport due to location. Able to offer a level of flexibility due to overtime. Forklift experience beneficial but not essential.Interested? If the answer is yes, then please apply immediately to be sure not to miss this opportunity. For more information, please call our branch directly on (phone number removed). Privacy and General Data Protection Policy By applying for this position, you are giving consent for Platform Resourcing Limited to contact you regarding this vacancy and to discuss potential opportunities that would be seen to be in both parties #39; interest for the explicit reason of assisting you to find work. Your details will not be passed on to any prospective employer/s without your prior consent